Arizona Civic Engagement School Recognition Program

Every year, the Arizona Department of Education recognizes Arizona public or charter schools demonstrating the pervasive implementation of the ten proven practices in civic learning. Schools may apply to be designated as an “Arizona Civic Engagement School” and be recognized with one of the three following designations:

  • Civic Engagement School of Merit

  • Civic Engagement School of Distinction

  • Civic Engagement School of Excellence

Each school designated as an Arizona Civic Engagement School will receive the following: 

  • School recognition ceremony to what they receive

  • Designation on the Arizona Department of Education website

  • Arizona Department of Education press release

  • Recognition at Arizona Department of Education annual conferences

  • School banner

  • Professional certificate

  • Mention in the Arizona Department of Education's newsletters

  • Public relations packet that includes the following:

letter to parents and community, logo and artwork provided for the school to include on district/school website and other uses as determined by district/school, facilitation with local media, sample press release, promotion to statewide groups and organizations